Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-26

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risking hi lie 70 save b. could per
ceiye - trace.
Judging that HE current Of the river
might hass carried her ! little forward
H swAm around the wheel. but still he
ooald - nothing Of her. aud despail
ssissd his heart . he thought that per
hsps sho might b under the boat. He
strained his eyes 10 ses through the
wateF, and d last discerned what
seemed 70 b. the end Of = floating gar
mont, lodged between the wheel and
The rounded bottom OF the boat.
II this were indeed the unfortunate
girl, the least movement OF the wheel
would inevitably crush her; and
Charles in his terror fancied that Il
vAs already beginning to turn. He
dired and clutched at the garment,
but nissed IL He ross painting, and
almost exhausted; but scarcely waiting
10 get . breath, again he plunged be-
low. This time his efforts were re.
warded with success, Of least, 20 far
= he was able TO bring Susie's form to
the surface Of the water, but she
sesmsd totally lifelesa Charles was
now Y nearly exhausted, that he had
only suiicient presence OF mind left to
clasp Susis ccnvulsively 70 him, while
~ kspt himself a6oat BY holding on ia
the whssl. But this his last hope Of
support seemed also about to fail him,
g he saw the wheel was really begin
ming 10 turn slowly around. BY a
desperate effort he struck his foot
against one Of the paddles, so a. to
push himself ~ far from danger
O. possible. Al he did 90 something
touched his head, and his hand grssped
: rope. New lie seemed now to be
infused into him.
He gathered Ill his energies and
fastened the rope around Susie's waist:
c~onscicusness then entirely forsook
him.
In the meantime the witnesses Of the
accident, after giving Charles instruc-
lions to the Captain. had watched the
noble rescueris struggles and exertions
with breathless interest The friendly
rope had been flung to him
again and again. but IN his excitement
and his ssmi-insensibility, he had been
incapable Of availing himself Of the Of
Tered aid.
At last, seeing that he was quite OK.
hausted, and must soon let 60 his hold
on the wheel, and then probably sink
10 rise no more, the Captain judged il
best TO run the risk Of moving Of, 90
that . small boat could be sent to the
rescue.
The result Of this hazardous expert
msnk, a. We have seen, was successful.
Susie ~ raised on board by means Of
the rope; and . boat reached Charles
In time TO save him also
Both sufferers were taken on board
the boat, which now rapidly moved of
TO make mp for lost time.
And thus, when Charles regained his
CONSEQUENCES he found himself on the
Mississippi River, many miles from
home, bound for New Orleans. OF
course his 6fst anxious inquiry was for
6usie, and whsn informed that she was
rapidly recovering, his happiness
seemed complete. He showed his con-
by turning over and falling
. Deep quiet sleep About sun
down . message came to him, saying
that Mis- B. desired to zee him.
HI found her lying on . soafa in the
captains state-room, which had been
given up 70 her, with her mother sit
ting near her.
4Chaxlie.. shs said, without offering
) word Of thanks, II want to see .
; Il there one on boardf"
II will 60 and rec" said Charles,
moving toward the door. but . dread
ful thought striking him, he turned
around and exclaimed: Good God,
you don't think
THAT I I'M going to die? No, Charlie,
but I want to see . clergyman"
Charles went away and soon re-
turned. accompanied by . minister Of
the Gospel.
II thank you, sir, for coming to me-"
Susie to the clergyman. II have
> strange request to make of you.
Would you object, sir, in the presence
Of and with the consent OF my mother,
10 unite me to that gentleman ?n
II the minister was astonished ct this
request, Charles was greatly more 10.
what did you aay, Susief Did I
hear aright?"
= guess You did" said Susie. smiling
1t his eager amAzement. Does the
scheme meet with your approvalf"
1T was heaven-inspiredis exclaimed
Charles, with ill-concealed joy. But
J shade coming over his radiant face,
he said, gravely: But, Susie, have
ron considered? Remember I want
your love. not your gratitude, and will
not be satisaed with anything less"
do not be concerned about that,
dear Charlie, replied Susie, looking ct
him very tenderly through her tears.
BE assured you have them both, and
had the first long, long before you had
he last
4But. Susie, you sid only yester-
lay
Never mind what I said yesterday"
Susie, with some show Of
her old spirit. Just mind what / say
II I was : fool once, il that
my reason Why ! must be one alwsys2
But, indeed, Charlie,n she said. more
II have always intended TO be
your wife; the only scruple / have il
hat ] am not half good enough for
YOU
Il i needless to say how this dis
ended. The reader has IL.
ready OWNED that Charles continued
biz journey 10 Havana And thus, in
bhs oourss Of one eyentfnl day, he
his lie and saved : life, made
"a impromptu marriage, and set ont
On : most unexpected wedding tour.
6on1u.
When biolo9ical ecjenCe II advanced